As the world moves toward a more global workforce, the use of background checks, especially those that incorporate international data, is increasing exponentially, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). The impetus behind seeking background checks continues to be the focus on protecting both employers and their customers, especially […]
So, here you are. Your boss is asking you to hire some new employees for the first time and you are not sure where to start. If only there was an HR department who knew how to handle this! You don’t want to let her down, so you decide to check your resources, those resources […]
Just in the last 2 years, FCRA lawsuits have tripled for not following strict guidelines based on FCRA compliancy law. So what are your biggest issues? Read the 4 main solutions we came up with below. In 2011, the American Camp Association (ACA) updated its accreditation criteria to include Standard HR4-B. This standard mandates compulsory […]
From Country to Country Any company that strives for diversity on their team or does business internationally may come across making an offer to a candidate that has lived, worked, or was born outside of the United States. Employers must not only know what the candidate’s background looks like from their time spent in the […]
Everyone is doing more during the holiday season. More cooking, more eating, more shopping, more driving to grandma’s and for some people; more hiring. According to an article this fall by CNBC.com “UPS (United Parcel Service) would hire about 100,000 temporary employees for the crucial holiday season beginning in November.” Now most business will not be […]
Background checks are invaluable for staffing agencies. This is because, given the nature of their business, staffing agencies cannot afford to hire the wrong people. Conducting thorough and accurate background checks is essential to ensure this. In most cases, accuracy isn’t the only thing staffing agencies need to worry about. The length of time taken […]
The hospitality industry is renowned for many things. One thing human resource managers should be aware of is the link between the hospitality industry and lawsuits. The threat of litigation has always been extremely high. In 2015, for instance, the hospitality industry was the most sued industry by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC). The […]
Imagine you are hit with a multi-million dollar court settlement. Can your franchise sustain it? In case you do, can you survive the reputational damage? Of course, such a settlement will get you lots of publicity – all for the wrong reasons. How much would it cost to clean up your image? This is a […]
Many websites now offer free background checks. At no cost at all, they promise to check public records, criminal records, court records, and so on. Two popular websites which offer free checks are freebackgroundchecks.org and background checks.org. On these two websites, anyone can conduct a background check on another person in a matter of minutes […]
Employers have always lived under the threat of litigation when using background checks for screening applicants. This is nothing new. What is new is that, over the last few years, a particular aspect of using background checks has become a leading source of class action lawsuits. This aspect his the disclosure and authorization of background […]